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How farmers across Africa are holding back desertification and land degradation

In every corner of the continent, rural people are finding ways to keep their soil fertile and feed their communities.

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Event

02 - 13 December 2024

IFAD at Desertification COP16

At COP16, IFAD will champion investments and initiatives that generate positive outcomes for land, ecosystems and rural communities.

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Explainer

Demystifying development finance

IFAD is an essential part of the development finance ecosystem. But how exactly does this system work? We answer your questions.

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Rural Voices

In Nigeria, youth with disabilities flourish through inclusive development

After joining a farming group designed to meet her specific needs, Margaret was able to turn her life around.

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News

28 March 2023

After the earthquake in Türkiye, rural people need more support than ever

Extreme weather events, such as droughts, storms and floods, are putting pressure on the ecosystems that farmers depend on...

Press release

6 December 2024

New $282 million program targets climate and environment action through agriculture and food systems

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and the International Fund for Agricultural Development today launched a new program aimed at strengthening efforts to transform global agrifood systems – from farm to table - so that they are sustainable, nature positive, resilient, inclusive and pollution-free.

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Video news release

5 December 2024

COP16: With investment, small-scale farmers can restore lands and deliver significant food security, climate, and economic benefits

This year, Zimbabwe has endured the worst drought in living memory. IFAD has been supporting one project which is helping thousands of farmers remain resilient and grow crops despite the limited rainfall.

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Publication

IFAD Impact Report 2023

The Impact Report 2023 shows how rural development projects financed by the proceeds of IFAD’s sustainability bonds will support over 8 million rural people around the world.

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Our Impact in Numbers

Countries in which IFAD operates

Loans and grants provided to date

US$ 24 B

People reached by ongoing IFAD-supported projects

78.6 M

IFAD in the World

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Climate and environment

The lives of small-scale farmers are being upended by climate change. They need support to adapt to climate change and to protect the planet’s precious resources

Rural women

Gender inequality is one of the biggest impediments to sustainable development. Without tackling its root causes, we cannot end global hunger and poverty

Remittances

The funds sent home by migrant workers are a lifeline for rural families, helping to build resilience and support sustainable development

Indigenous Peoples

With their traditional knowledge and deep connection to their environments, we work with Indigenous Peoples to build a more inclusive, sustainable future.

Transforming rural communities for almost 50 years

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Transforming rural communities for almost 50 years

A better future starts in rural areas.

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Interested in investing with us?

IFAD’s investments make a tangible difference in rural people’s lives

Our Impact in Numbers

IFAD in the World

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